In this special issue, Missouri Business magazine reports on the 2016 election.

These stories focus on the policies and positions that matter most to Missouri’s business community.

A special thanks to all the business people who shared the quotes that are featured in this special section.

Presidential election

High contrast: Presidential policy matters to Missouri’s economic future

Missouri governor election

Blurred lines yet clear differences: In diverging from their parties, governor candidates create a race defined by policy

U.S. Senate election

Tilting the scale: Missouri race could decide control of the U.S. Senate

Statewide office election

Big ticket: Familiar faces vie for statewide offices

Ballot issues

An eclectic set of ballot issues awaits Missouri voters

State legislature

Infographic: Voters could set legislature’s veto override power